The King begins a tour of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland today, accompanied by Liz Truss, whatever the reason given by Number 10 for her
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The economy is stagnant
This is data on the first estimate of changes in GDP in July: Overall GDP was up 0.2%. The growth was down to the increase
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Truss is putting the monarchy at risk by joining Charles on tour
I posted this thread on Twitter this morning: I had decided that I would leave aside discussion of the monarchy and its role in our
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Real life has not been suspended
I posted this on Twitter this morning: I respect the significance of all that has and is happening, but I think it fair to add
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Truss shambles
I intended to write a review of Truss’s energy plan yesterday, but events got the better of it. The most appropriate thing to say is
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The Queen, RIP
What to say of the passing of the Queen? I think there will be much, but not today. At this moment I think it appropriate
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Tax cuts have not driven investment in the UK
Truss claims that corporation tax cuts induce foreign direct investment in the UK. This chart of FDI is from the World Bank: The data is
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Why is Truss so keen on favouring energy companies?
Truss’s plan to borrow to spend is inexcusable when there are better options available
I have posted this thread to Twitter this morning: Truss apparently has an energy plan. What is more we are to hear about it today.
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